CinemaOSMovie · 1984 · 1h 50m

The Buddy System

One day 11 year old Timmy decided his mother needed a playmate.

49%(15)IMDbDramaComedyRomance

A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.

Directed byGlenn Jordan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
EN
Released
May 4, 1984
Studios
20th Century Fox

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The Buddy System 1984(1983) Trailer

The Buddy System 1984(1983) Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Joe

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Emily

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Carrie

Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton

Mrs. Price

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Tim

Edward Winter

Edward Winter

Jim Parks

Keene Curtis

Keene Curtis

Dr. Knitz

Tom Lacy

The Man Who Gives Emily the Test

Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver

Ray

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Teacher

Creative team
Directed by
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan
Written by
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Produced by
Alain Chammas

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